General Function

Reporting to the Head Baseball Coach, the Assistant Baseball Coach assists with all aspects of the baseball program, which includes recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes participating in the sport. As a member of the Jewell Community, the Assistant Baseball Coach is fully responsible for compliance with all College policies and procedures in addition to all applicable bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). At William Jewell College, Intercollegiate Athletics are a meaningful part of a student’s educational experience and valued as a co-curricular activity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruiting Coordinator/Pitching Coach:   Emphasis on total development of the individual pitcher, the pitching staff and coordinate all recruiting efforts.

• Conduct the sport program in strict accordance with applicable NCAA and GLVC bylaws.

General Function

Reporting to the Head Baseball Coach, the Assistant Baseball Coach assists with all aspects of the baseball program, which includes recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes participating in the sport. As a member of the Jewell Community, the Assistant Baseball Coach is fully responsible for compliance with all College policies and procedures in addition to all applicable bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). At William Jewell College, Intercollegiate Athletics are a meaningful part of a student’s educational experience and valued as a co-curricular activity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruiting Coordinator/Pitching Coach:   Emphasis on total development of the individual pitcher, the pitching staff and coordinate all recruiting efforts.

• Conduct the sport program in strict accordance with applicable NCAA and GLVC bylaws.
• Fully comply with all established College policies and procedures
• Promote academic excellence and graduation by monitoring academic progress, study tables, academic meetings, and class attendance.
• Assist the head coach in planning and administering practice sessions and other related training activities
• Plan and supervise training for pitchers.
• Plan and conduct recruiting events for official and unofficial visits.
• Evaluate talent and recruit prospective student-athletes in coordination with the Office of Admissions.
• Drive vans to transport team when appropriate
• Submit appropriate reports and forms to administrative staff as requested
• Coordinate, plan, promote and conduct all summer tournaments, camps (prospect/youth), clinics, and/or lessons.
• Participate in community service and fund-raising activities.
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Progressive experience as a coach in the sport; and collegiate experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field is preferred with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in academic programs
• Familiarity with appropriate athletic governing organization rules and regulations (NCAA, GLVC)
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• An understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges in the environment of private higher education
• Have, or be willing to obtain a Missouri Class E driver’s license.
• Must be proficient in rapsodo, Driveline and other analytical tools and the pitcher development process.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment as well as indoor and outdoor athletics facilities. Some travel required. Evening and weekend work required. Physically able to lift 50 pounds and attend practice and competitive sessions indoors and outdoors

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

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